Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928
Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. The cast iron pair feature the likeness of Abraham Lincoln with detailed facial features and formal attire. The set is stamped "1928" on the back and is heavyweight enough to hold up even large sets of books on a shelf.
The Lincoln bust is modeled after the 1887 full-length standing bronze by Augustus Saint-Gaudens for Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Saint-Gaudens based Lincoln’s likeness on plaster life casts of the president’s head. Saint-Gaudens was awarded the commission in 1883, largely due to the success and popularity of his earlier Civil War-related projects such as the Farragut Monument in Madison Square Park and the Sherman Monument in Grand Army Plaza, both in New York.
CONDITION:
Near fine condition. Cast iron bookends, set of two. Light patina, but overall very nice finish. Minor surface scratches from past use. Stamped with date "1928" on back.
Dimensions: 5 3/16" H x 4 5/8" W x 1 3/4" D (each).
Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
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Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928
Colorado
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80906
United States
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